Creative Pest Management for Urban Farmers

In this special session for New York City urban farmers, we will cover the top pest and disease issues we’re preparing for in 2025 – including some that surprised us last year. We’ll talk ID, life cycles, and management options. We will also get into more detail about some general strategies that have proven successful for farmers in the city, such as insect netting, Brassica Breaks, and attracting or releasing natural enemies.

Questions: Sam Anderson, Cornell Cooperative Extension ([email protected])

Location notes: Go to staff entrance at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn NY), check in with security. Meeting is in the Lily Pool Room.

Host or Publisher CRAFT/TUFFS